Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership
The Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership (TCLIP) brings community leaders and organizations together to review the needs of its newest residents and identify means to facilitate immigrant settlement and integration. The ultimate goal of the TCLIP is to develop welcoming and inclusive communities where both long term residents and newcomers feel a sense of belonging and attachment.
Featured Resources
Download and read our latest reports, research, and publications.
Find Immigrant Service Providers in the Tri-Cities
Did you know that Port-Moody, Port-Coquitlam and Coquitlam have many programs and services to help newcomers settle in their new homes. If you are new to the community and would like support, search for programs and services in your area.
Search for Services
Finding vital services for newcomers to the Tri-Cities area is easy thanks to our partnership with NewToBC. This is an organization that helps ease the transition to a new life in British Columbia by listing services that are available to immigrants and refugees in need of a variety of community resources. By visiting the NewToBC site, you will be able to access information and materials, as well as find local services available in your area.
News & Events
Featured News
You are never too old to learn: advice from an aspiring Chinese-Canadian writer
By Canadian Immigrant Magazine | I have always had a passion for writing. When I was young, my mother encouraged me. So did my junior high teacher. When my first piece appeared in China Daily (overseas edition), I was…
Newcomer holiday party welcomes 600 immigrants and refugees to Winnipeg
By CBC News |
NEEDS holiday festivities important for immigrants, refugees who are thousands of kilometres from home read more…
They come from around the world for a better life in Canada. How are they faring in the job market?
By Toronto Star
Having a doctoral degree earned outside of Canada and lengthy international work experience can be impediments for skilled immigrants in landing jobs here, says a new study examining the key factors affecting newcomers’ employment rates. read more…
Adopt-A-School: Booklet helps refugee students in Surrey
By Vancouver Sun |
It’s a sparsely written 24 pages, but if anyone wants to understand the trauma and bewilderment that child refugees bring with them to Canada, half an hour with “We Are Here Now” should do it. read more…
50 per cent of Canadians have a literacy problem: Expert
By Journal of Commerce |
anet Lane, the director of Canada West Foundation’s Human Capital Centre in Calgary, says being literate is “about being able to understand and use what you have read to solve a range of real-world problems in daily life and work.” read more…
Marco Mendicino appointed new Canadian immigration minister
By CIC News |
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Marco Mendicino as Canada’s next Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.
A descendant of Italian immigrants to Canada, Mendicino represents the riding of Eglinton-Lawrence in Toronto, Ontario.
The 46 year old has an extensive background in law and worked for nearly 10 years as a federal prosecutor. During this time, he helped put members of the “Toronto 18” terror group behind bars. read more…
Demographics
Download demographics details on each community in the Tri-Cities.